MPHCTT

June 20, 2015
Marys Peak Hill Climb TT (#MPHCTT)

Brought to you by the bike racers and friends of Vertebrata Chiropractic, Corvallis, Oregon.

Oregon Time Trial Cup EventThe 2015 Marys Peak HC TT is proud to be a part of the Oregon Time Trial Cup Series. (2015 Current series standings). All Oregon TT Cup rules and Eddy category regulations apply to this race. Full rules available at: http://www.obra.org/competitions/oregon_tt_cup/Oregon-TT-Cup-Rules-2015.pdf

Entry Fee
Pre-registration only: $23 (plus a $2.15 OBRA service fee). Registration closes Thursday, June 18th, 11:59pm. OBRA membership required. Available on site. $5 for one day membership, $25 for an annual.

Sponsors
Over the years, we have had a full suite of brilliant sponsors. We’d like to send a huge shout out to all who help promote, organize, and implement this event. It would not be possible without you.

Start Location and Time (first rider off at 10:30am)Riders stage at Botkin Rd and Alsea Highway, Philomath, OR.Cycling participants will be started individually at 10:30am with 30 – 60 seconds separating riders and several minutes separating categories. Start order will follow guidelines set forth by the Oregon TT Cup Committee (see rules).

This year, we are featuring custom commemorative race jerseys developed by Meagan Thole at RedFish Design in partnership with Deathrow Velo. They are available in both men’s and women’s sizes and will be sublimated with race design and your name. To order these limited edition jerseys, download and complete the order form and return it via email to the race promoter (see contact info below). We will submit the orders in three batches on the following dates: Apr 20, May 20, and June 21. Allow normal return shipping times. [MPHCTT_JERSEY_ORDER_FORM]

Traffic Control Plan
The Marys Peak ODOT traffic control plan was developed by Scott McCanna. Promoters are urged to contact Scott for all traffic control related logistics.

Event Description (Cycling)MPHCTT features one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier climbing environments. The first section of the course winds uphill through twisty smooth pavement (2 miles @ 5.2%) followed by a gradual and open climb to the Mary’s Peak turnoff (.6 miles @ 6.5%). A right hand turn onto Mary’s Peak Rd offers unparalleled solitude – a true climber’s climb. It begins with a steeper section (1.7 miles @ 8.3%) before easing up just a bit until the “first peak” (2 miles @7%). After a short, one-mile descent to rest the legs, it is on to the second half of the climb. Another 3 miles at 7% takes you through the trees where you can glimpse the Pacific Ocean nearly 40 miles distant. After a very short descent to catch your breath, it is a final slog (~1 mile @5%) to the parking lot and the finish line which provides you with views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Bachelor, The Three Sisters, and the Willamette Valley. Bike participants will climb 12 miles with 3270 feet of elevation gain (average grade of 5%).

Centerline rules in effect. Crossing the Centerline either ascending OR DESCENDING AFTER THE RACE will result in immediate DQ and possible fines.

Failing to stop at the stop sign at the bottom of the Marys Peak Rd will result in immediate DQ and possible fines.

Police will be present to enforce speed limits and all applicable laws including stopping at all stop signs.

Parking space is limited, please carpool if possible.

OBRA TT Cup rules and regulations in effect.

No parking in the Hwy34 right-of-way.

The Eddy category has specific rules. Riders in this class will compete w​ithout:​aero bars or extensions, disc wheels, fairings, aero helmets (any helmet specifically built as an aero helmet and any helmet that has been modified to approximate a helmet specifically built as a TT helmet is not allowed), skinsuits, or wheels with rims greater than 40mm in depth. Bicycles which may have aerodynamic shapes but are designated to be sold as road bicycles (and are not user modified time trial bicycles) ARE allowed.